In today's look at the 10 Commandments, we find the brother of Moses, Aaron, yielding to the people's desires and making them a golden calf to worship. They were trying to combine the worship of the world with the worship of Yahweh, and it didn't work. It never does. As Moses descended from the mountain and saw the people, he threw down the tablets in anger - breaking them all. But through the prayer of Moses, he would also save the same stubborn people that God was ready to destroy. Pastor Wall...
Oct 31, 2010•23 min
One of the clouded issues of Christianity through the years is exactly what we have to do to be "saved." Do you have to be baptized? Is it required? Is salvation universal? Are there conditions for salvation? What was the view of the early church? Find out today. Rom. 6:1-11; 10:17,9,10; 1 Cor. 3; 15:3; John 3:16; Mark 16:15,16; Acts 8:5,12; Heb. 11; 2 Cor. 7:8-10 Pastor Terry Ferrell Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Oct 31, 2010•29 min
The primary focus of the preaching and teaching of Jesus was on the Kingdom of God. He talked about it everywhere he went. He showed it through his life and example. He left a piece of the Kingdom wherever he went and with whomever he met. The same message was also the focus of the ministry of his followers. Jesus commanded them to go everywhere preaching and teaching what he had taught them. The same message still applies to his followers today. If we pray, "thy kingdom come," are we speaking a...
Sep 01, 2010•33 min
God is one. The Father alone is God. Over and over again the Bible makes the distinction. But if we believe that, what do we do with it? How does knowing the one true God change the way we live for Him and worship Him? Pastor Michael Hoffman Oregon Church of God, 860 West Oregon Trail Rd. 61061
Sep 01, 2010•21 min
Some tend to really generalize the use of the word "Christian." Others have decided it best that no one be called one. But what about the early followers of Christ? Were they called "Christians?" Did they call themselves Christians? Can we say that we are Christians today? Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16 Pastor Terry Ferrell, Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Rd. 29605
Sep 01, 2010•24 min
There's no subject that is more neglected or distorted than the facts surrounding and concerning the second coming of Jesus Christ. His first coming alone did not fulfill all of the prophecies and predictions of the Hebrew scriptures though that is what his disciples expected. But Jesus promised that he was returning and that his return would be personal, visible, and real. And this is the hope of the Christian as we wait for our coming King! Luke 19:11-27; Acts 1:6,10; 1 Thess. 4; Heb. 9:28; Ma...
Sep 01, 2010•23 min
You can't read through the Greek scriptures without noticing the major theme of the preaching and teaching of Christ and his disciples. Their focus was on the coming Kingdom of God on this earth at the return of their Messiah. You can't miss it - or can you? Over the years, church tradition has changed the focus, but in today's message, Pastor Ferrell reminds us again of the great message of Jesus and the first-century Christians. Pastor Terry Ferrell Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Rd. ...
Sep 01, 2010•30 min
Yowzer! Are you awake? Are you listening? Are you watching? Are you ready for Jesus to return? Are you preparing yourself and your neighbors? In today's message from "the Pastor's Pastor," we look at six reasons why we're ready for Jesus to come now. Pastor Russ Magaw
Sep 01, 2010•26 min
Jesus promised the thief on the cross that he would be with Christ in "paradise." But what exactly was he really saying? What is the paradise Jesus was talking about? When was he promising the thief's reward? Where did he mean it would be? In today's message, we examine the truth about our future rewards. Luke 23:43; Revelation 2:7; 11:15; Matthew 24:29-31 Pastor Steve Taylor Lakeshore Bible Church Tempe, Arizona
Sep 01, 2010•26 min
There are many popular books and ideas about the "last days." But what did Jesus tell us? What did he warn us? What did he want us to know? Find out the truth about the last days and how to be alert in today's message. Pastor Steve Taylor Lakeshore Bible Church Tempe, Arizona
Sep 01, 2010•29 min
There are many different concepts and ideas about what really happens when we die, but they're not all biblical. What does the Bible really reveal? What really happens when we die? Is there a part of us that keeps on living? Where do we go? In today's thorough study, Pastor Michael shows us what the Bible really says - and doesn't say - about life and death. Pastor Michael Hoffman Oregon Church of God, Oregon, Illinois
Sep 01, 2010•27 min
What is the eternal destiny of all of God's people? Where is the eternal destiny of God's people? When will it be? What will it be like? In today's message, we examine 9 elements of God's eternal kingdom that is coming to this earth. Are you ready for it? Are you anticipating it? Are you looking for it? Isaiah 65; 2 Peter 3; Revelation 21,22 Pastor Hollis Partlowe
Aug 31, 2010•45 min
Christians have a yesterday, today, and tomorrow because we have a Savior that is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We have an assurance and a hope in him. In today's message, we look at these three phases of the believer's salvation. We have been saved from the penalty of sin. We are being saved from the power of sin. And in the future, we will be saved from the very presence of sin. Eph. 2:12-14,19-21; Rom. 5:6; Col. 1:21; 3:17; 1 Pet. 2:25; John 1:9,12; 9:4; 1 Cor. 1:18; 10:30; 2 Cor. 5...
Aug 31, 2010•32 min
"In the beginning was the word..." That's how the apostle John's gospel opens, but what exactly did he mean? What is the "word," or "logos?" Bible translators and Greek scholars have had many different ideas about what he was really writing about. Was John really telling us that Jesus has pre-existed eternally as a part of a triune God? Or have modern Bible translations misinterpreted what he was really trying to say? In today's study, we examine the truth behind the translation. Professor Antho...
Aug 31, 2010•47 min
The eyes of the world are on Israel and the Middle East. Almost every day, this little nation is in the headlines. Jesus also told us to be watching Israel and its prophetic significance at the end of the age. The Bible also reveals that it will be from Jerusalem that Jesus will reign when he returns. But what about today? Will we ever see peace? Why the turmoil? Why is it important to know? In today's message, we look closer at the events that are coming, and we are challenged to be watchful an...
Jul 01, 2010•35 min
In the pages of the Bible, we find the formula for salvation. Man is born lost, but there is a way that leads to eternal life. But there is only one way. It's not through natural life or the law but from Jesus alone. We can't get it simply by knowing about Christ. We have to follow Jesus. But we don't possess eternal life yet. We are heirs of God. Rom. 3:23,20; 5:19; 2:7; 8:14-17,37; 2 Cor. 5:17; 3:11-14; Matt. 7:14; Gal. 3:19,24-26,29; 5:4; 4:21-23,30,4-7; 6:14; John 1:17; 6:60,66; Mark 10:17,2...
Jul 01, 2010•35 min
Israel is being prepared right now for the day of its salvation. Israel keeps searching for peace and safety through treaties and agreements, but we are told in the Bible that there will only be false security until Jesus returns. The Arab nations want control of Jerusalem. The nations of the world just want the fighting to stop. But we are told there is still a time of trouble ahead. The Day of the Lord is near. Zech. 14; 12:10; Ezek. 37-39; 48:30-35; 1 Cor. 15:24-28; Eph. 1:10; 5:25-27; 2 Pet....
Jul 01, 2010•38 min
Nowhere does the Bible make an attempt to prove Yahweh’s existence. The Bible simply asserts His existence. God's existence is known emphatically by His creation and by our conscience. In everything, we see the stamp of God. Man is always seeking Him. And in the first commandment of the ten, we see a personal and unique God who demands worship and honor. There is no other god. Yahweh is the one and only. Exodus 20:2,3 Pastor Wally Winner Joy Fellowship Church of God Piedmont, SC...
Jul 01, 2010•18 min
We all have our fears. No one is truly fearless. We all have something we're afraid of. We don't always know how to react when we face danger. Even the Apostle Paul had moments in his life when he was afraid, but God reassured him not to be scared. What do we do when we face resistance? Do we run away from our problems? Do we just ignore them? What's really causing our fears? What's stopping you from accomplishing God's plans? Acts 18:1-10; 1 Cor. 2:3; 1 Pet. 5:6,7; Isa. 43:1; 41:10; Psa. 56:3; ...
Jul 01, 2010•33 min
When you hear the term "gospel," what comes to mind? What is it? What do you think of? Does your answer coincide with what Jesus said and taught? Christ said preaching the gospel was the purpose he was sent to do. It is extremely important that we're teaching and preaching the same message. We are also warned not to preach a different gospe.In today's message, we examine the good news as the Bible reveals it. Hebrews 2:3; Luke 4:43; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; 2 John 9-11; 2 Samuel 7:8-16; Daniel 2:44; Isa...
Jul 01, 2010•27 min
